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At their core, these same military families are central to mission readiness and for the first time ever have even been referred to in relation to national security, a reflection of their key role in sustaining a functioning military. Blue Star Military Family Lifestyle Survey 2012 (page 7)

The Military Family Life Project (2010) Report states that spouses with better financial status have higher satisfaction with military life, compared to spouses who become unemployed. Further, better financial status increases support from spouses to stay on active duty.